**UPDATED 2/24** New BMW 1-Series pics from a photo/commerical shoot

[Zenmervolt]

I like it.

ZV

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
I like it.

ZV

You also like the Cayenne

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[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Don_Vito

Originally posted by: Dunbar
BMW has some pretty aggressive sales goals and the only way to meet them is introduce cheaper models. The 1/2 series is really designed for the Euro market (where hatches are the norm) but will be sold in the US. is Mercedes hasn't compromised their higher-end cars by going "down market."

Good point. I don't think most Americans understand that "premium" brands like Merc and BMW make a lot of their money with comparatively cheap cars overseas. Merc sells hundreds of thousands of cheap vans and stripper small sedans in the foreign markets.

Yeh, that was one of the wierd things I noticed when I was in Ireland. You'd see lots of BMW's, Audi's and Mercede's....but they were nuetered. BMW's 523 5 series, A4's with 1.8 N/A engines. A6's with the 2.0L N/A engine. And LOTS of diesels.

 

[digitalsm]

Originally posted by: brxndxn
If BMW releases that, BMW will no longer have any ability to attach a special 'meaning' to their name. Though, I think BMW already doesn't mean much any more. Too many kids have them.

Kids have them because mommy and daddy spoil their asses.

BMW losts its special meaning when it came out with the short lived, 318i. I just love to point and laugh at people that bought the sh!tbox known as 318i. Talk about people being badge whores.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Dunbar
BMW has some pretty aggressive sales goals and the only way to meet them is introduce cheaper models. The 1/2 series is really designed for the Euro market (where hatches are the norm) but will be sold in the US. is Mercedes hasn't compromised their higher-end cars by going "down market."

Err....A Class?

 

[Thegonagle]

I'm sure it will be as successful in the US as the 318 hatchback was.

 

[Nevada]

yikes.

 

[NFS4]

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6839&sid=178&n=158

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
I like it.

ZV

You also like the Cayenne

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I like the Cayenne... but I sure as hell don't like the 1-series. What's with the wide eyes? It looks like it's scared.

Might be a fun weekend car, though.

 

[nan0bug]

I don't know. I didn't like the first pic, that one doesn't look too bad however. The angle of the first pic wasn't very flattering.

 

[JYDog]

I wonder what segment of the market bmw is gearing this car for exactly. Its too pricey for an entry level, the new Golf 2.0 seems like its a better car than this and its 10K cheaper.

 

[NFS4]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1258042

 

[NFS4]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1258170

 

[ElFenix]

mazda 3 with weird bangleness tacked on

i think i'd rather have the 3.

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: Chadder007
The 2 series coupe looks MUCH better.

Wow....the New pics have changed my mind. Those lights look awesome!.....as long as they stay clear lensed.

 

[Martin]

How about some pics of the 2 door one?

 

[Swanny]

Looks good.

 

[dirtboy]

I'm eagarly looking forward to the coupe version of the 2!

 

[EvilYoda]

the jury's still out for me...the pics look funny, still seem photochopped, I don't know why.

 

[boyRacer]

*gag*

 

[GTaudiophile]

I am liking so far!

Price???

 

[pecel]

UGLY

 

[StageLeft]

I think it looks good

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I am liking so far!

Price???

"Expect prices to be about 20 percent less than a 3 Series, putting it in the $25,000 neighborhood. " So, another overpriced underpowered BMW for the must-haves to buy.

Power will come initially from four-cylinder engines only: a 120-hp, 1.8-liter four, a 2.0-liter four with 160 hp, and two diesels at 115 hp and 150 hp. Later on a turbo version of the gasoline four-cylinders delivering 220 hp is expected.

...insiders say pricing for the tubro 220 horserpower version to start at $85,000.

 

[NFS4]

http://www2.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=2673

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I think it looks good

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I am liking so far!

Price???

"Expect prices to be about 20 percent less than a 3 Series, putting it in the $25,000 neighborhood. " So, another overpriced underpowered BMW for the must-haves to buy.

Power will come initially from four-cylinder engines only: a 120-hp, 1.8-liter four, a 2.0-liter four with 160 hp, and two diesels at 115 hp and 150 hp. Later on a turbo version of the gasoline four-cylinders delivering 220 hp is expected.

...insiders say pricing for the tubro 220 horserpower version to start at $85,000.

160hp for $25k? wtf is that?

Id get the SRT-4 over that anyday!

Wow...a Dodge over a BMW.